The intense historic rivalry moves to another level on Sunday when the Green Bay Packers host the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears in a matchup with significant playoff implications.

Chicago (9-3), who are tied with the Los Angeles Rams for the best record in the NFC, have a half-game lead over the Packers (8-3-1) in the division. The Bears are 1-2 in the division, while Green Bay is 3-0.

The two teams meet again in two weeks in Chicago.

Green Bay defeated defending division champion Detroit 31-24 on Thanksgiving behind four touchdown passes by Jordan Love, who was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

Chicago is coming off a 24-15 victory over Philadelphia last Friday.

"They're playing good football right now," Bears coach Ben Johnson said of the Packers on Tuesday. "They've really

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